Search
Now showing items 1-10 of 195
The Lutherans East of the Marsh: An Historical and Ministerial Evaluation of the Wisconsin Synod Lutherans in Northeastern Dodge County, Wisconsin
(2013)
The purpose of this paper two-fold: The first purpose is to understand the historical circumstances that led to a high concentration of Lutheran congregations being established in northeastern Dodge County, Wisconsin, and ...
The Role of the Pastoral Ministry in the Context of a Lutheran Elementary School
(2012)
The purpose of this thesis is to examine the role and function a pastor performs in the
context of a Lutheran elementary school ministry. Recent decades have have brought with them
severe challenges for the Lutheran ...
Ministers of Reconciliation – As WELS Faces the 21st Century
(1997)
At the cusp of the turn of the century, John Lawrenz, in his essay to the 1997 Southeastern Wisconsin District, bridges the gap between creation and the end times as described in Revelation. Christ’s work is clearly ...
Current Debate Concerning the Doctrine of the Ministry
(1993)
This article serves as an introduction to a series of exegetical articles of the chief passages of Scripture
which deal with "ministry." What are the main problem areas and disputed issues? What is the status of ...
Doctrinal Brief: Part-Time Pastors
(2008)
Dr. Brug discusses part-time pastoral calls, specifically retirement calls and tent ministries. While recognizing that some congregations may have good reasons for being unable to support a full-time pastor, this should ...
Seminary Graduation Sermon, 2007: No Other Name Can Save
(2007)
No Other Name Can Save—
I. This Is Your Bold Confession
II. This Is Your Urgent Mission